PGRC Early Bird 5k Training (Spring )
About this race
Logistics:
- Start Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00am. First meeting is at Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park.
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Target Graduation Race*: DCRRC's Women's Distance Festival/Men's Run After 5k on Sunday, June 7th, in Arlington, VA.
Program Details:
The training features three (3) coached sessions per week. Participants train as a group with head coaches and pace leaders on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 8:00 am. Two weekly workouts will focus on pacing, intervals, and endurance, while one day per week will feature a long run with some hill training. Participants are encouraged to train with the group when possible, but can also complete some of the workouts on their own as schedules demand.Training Group Workouts:
- Tuesdays at 6:30 pm - Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park.
- Thursdays at 6:30 pm - Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park.
- Saturdays at 8:00 am - Various locations in PG County
Program Requirements:
- Anyone ages 18 and up with the ability to walk and willingness to run.
- Minors may participate with a responsible adult.
- An active PGRC club membership is required. If you are not yet a member, you will be prompted to join PGRC during registration.
- Participants are encouraged to sign up to volunteer at a PGRC race in which you are not competing, as PGRC is a volunteer organization. PGRC’s Springburst 10K is on April 18th (sign up to volunteer here) and our very own PGRC Women’s Distance Festival 5K will be held in August (details to come).
Required Supplies & Equipment:
- Water (bring to every session)
- Proper running shoes
Recommended Supplies & Equipment:
- Hat with a visor
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Proper sports bras (women)
- Watch, stopwatch or an app for interval timing purposes
Medical Clearance:
If you are under medical care, have a medical condition, or have not exercised recently, we recommend you secure clearance from your doctor before participating in this or any training program.Pick your distance
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PGRC Early Bird 5k Training
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in College Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 7:20 PM local time (EDT) in College Park on March 21, 2026 — 12h 11m of daylight.
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- College Park 5K Races 5 races
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 College Park events
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